#354 What NOT to do in the Dublin Marathon

It's Dublin Marathon week! And before our live episode tonight with Brian Swaby, Bri McGhee and Ger Copeland to give you advice on what to do this week and Sunday in Dublin, Eric and Seán talk about their many, many mistakes over the years in the Marathon From overshooting their abilities, deciding to run together, pacing, taking off too fast, nutrition errors, trying new things on race day, fuelling prior to the marathon, spending all day at the expo, and now potentially tapering errors (and maybe putting to much trust in AI?), there's a lot for Seán and Eric to talk about! Live episode on YouTube is tonight at 9pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/A98lMEhPfAQ?si=O_euX4PvrJxRDFaw 00:00 Marathon Week: Seán’s risky final long run 02:40 Can AI predict your marathon time? 07:00 Picking a pace you can actually enjoy 13:50 Should you run a marathon with someone else? 19:30 Salt tablets, hydration, and fueling mistakes 22:50 Expo temptations and race-day gear lessons 26:00 Chafing, rain, and last-minute preparation 32:40 Staying calm before the start and warm after the finish 36:00 Spectator tips: where to watch and how to meet up 41:20 Using the race tracker without panicking 44:10 Live Dublin Marathon preview and listener questions You can follow us on Instagram @anygivenrundaypodcast Ultrapure Sports Recovery Kit is the perfect answer for post marathon training recovery. Check out Ultrapure.ie or shop here Get the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong. Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers. Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie .